Web3 ≠ just crypto. In Africa, blockchain is driving inclusion - from tokenised assets and transparent supply chains to fintech access and decentralised governance. W3Node is where real-world Web3 takes shape. 📆 22–24 Jan 2026 | Cape Town 🎟️ w3node.io #W3Node

🔥 Community Partner Leaderboard is heating up. 🥇 0xShip HQ — 51 🥈 Africa's Blockchain Club — 48 🥉 H.E.R. DAO South Africa — 33 Every 10 builder applications = 1 point. More points = higher chances of travel grants to W3Node 2026. Mobilise your builders → w3node.io/node-engine

Regulation + clarity = growth. From Kenya to Ghana, clear crypto laws are making Africa’s Web3 ecosystem safer for builders, investors, and institutions. Regulation doesn’t slow innovation - it enables trust, scale, and real impact. 📆 22–24 Jan 2026 🎟️ w3node.io

⏳ Node Engine Travel Grant applications are now closed! 🚨 You can still apply for the Node Engine Hackathon until 9 Jan and join us in Cape Town. 🎟️ Apply: w3node.io/node-engine 📆 22–24 Jan 2026 | WeThinkCode_ , Cape Town

🚀 Venue Partner announced! WeThinkCode_ is the official Venue Partner for the W3Node Hackathon 2026. One of Africa’s leading tech education institutions, powering a space for builders to learn, collaborate, and ship. ⏳ Apply for Node Engine: w3node.io/node-engine.

🎤 Speaker Announcement Welcome Robert Franklin III to W3Node 2026. Managing Partner at RFS Consulting, specialising in blockchain, DeFi & digital asset risk. 22–24 Jan 2026 | w3node.io #W3Node2026 #Web3Risk #DeFi

🤝 Sponsor Announcement Welcome ETHGlobal as a sponsor of W3Node 2026. Empowering Ethereum builders worldwide and supporting Africa’s Web3 future. 📆 22–24 Jan 2026 | 📍 Cape Town #W3Node2026 #ETHGlobal

🎤 Speaker Announcement Welcome Christina Yasini to W3Node 2026. A researcher specialising in digital research methods at the intersection of communication science & machine learning. 📆 22–24 Jan 2026 | 📍 Cape Town 🌍 w3node.io #W3Node2026 #DigitalResearch

🎤 Speaker Announcement Nolwazi Hlophe joins W3Node 2026. Senior Specialist: Fintech at the FSCA South Africa and MPhil candidate at UCT, working at the intersection of fintech regulation, AI, and digital assets. 📆 22–24 Jan 2026 | 📍 Cape Town #W3Node2026

🎤 Speaker Announcement We’re pleased to welcome Craig Risi back to W3Node 2026. Head of Engineering at Old Mutual SA, Craig brings deep enterprise insight into engineering, innovation, and regulated systems. 📆 22–24 Jan 2026 | 📍 Cape Town #W3Node2026 #EngineeringLeadership

🎤 Speaker Announcement Fab Trzebiatowski joins W3Node 2026, unpacking how wallet-connected debit cards are bringing crypto into everyday spending. 📆 22–24 Jan 2026 | 📍 Cape Town 🌍 w3node.io #W3Node2026 #Web3Payments #Fintech

🎤 Speaker Announcement Simon Dingle joins W3Node 2026 on “Funding Pathways for Founding Teams” — grants, VCs & ICOs, what investors look for, and common founder pitfalls. 📆 22–24 Jan | 📍 Cape Town 🌍 w3node.io #W3Node2026 #StartupFunding #Founders

The doors are open. The future is gathering. From arrival to taking your seat — W3Node 2026 starts now. 🔥 First speaker at 10:30. Joining online? Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/_6-cb9gXz…. #W3Node2026 #Web3 #Builders

🎤 Craig Risi on Future-Proofing Your Product #W3Node2026 #ProductStrategy #FutureProofing

🎤 Jordan Burgess on Founder Strategy #W3Node2026 #FounderAdvice #StartupFunding

Day 1 at W3Node 2026 From inspiring talks to hackathon energy — what a start! See you tomorrow for more learning, building, and connecting. #W3Node2026 #Web3Africa #Builders #HackathonHighlights

Be among the first 100 participants at Time Out Market this morning and get a R200 gift card. 😋 Arrive early — don’t miss out! #W3Node2026 #Web3Africa #Builders #ConferencePerks #TimeOutMarket

Day 1 through the eyes of our builders — check out these interviews and get ready for more on Day 2! 🎥 #W3Node2026 #Web3Africa #Community

💡Inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and builders in motion. The W3Node energy is real. #W3Node2026 #Web3Africa #Builders #TechInAfrica #StartupCommunity

A day full of ideas, energy, and innovation — catch the best moments from today. #W3Node2026 #Web3Africa #Builders #Speakers #Innovation #Hackathon